There was panic. People had no idea what was happening….We saw a big burst of light then went outside to see what it was and we heard a really loud thundering sound."

The smoke that ensued could be seen 125 miles away. Some pieces of the meteor fell into a reservoir outside of the town of Cherbakul, although it’s not known if anyone was hit by them.

It’s not unusual for meteors to create loud sounds when they enter Earth’s atmosphere, but the injuries that occurred on Friday are not common. One government spokesman estimated there were more than 400 people hurt, with at least three needing to go into the hospital. A lot of the injuries were caused by broken glass.

One report claims there was only one meteor involved, while another says it was a meteor shower.